]]>02:27:26yespodcast,2,hero,n,battle,console,computer,heart,retro,unreal,asylum,lion,amiga,commodore,disposable,squadron,ruff,tumble,speedball,flink,xenon,elfmaniaMatt Wlsher, Steve Erickson & Mads Kristensen play nine beautiful looking Commodore Amiga games but do the games play as good as they look?fullRetro AsylumEpisode 173 - Thalamus RebirthThalamusWed, 25 Oct 2017 15:57:02 +0000Matt Wilsher talks to Andy Roberts on how he got into magazie & game publishing, the rebirth of Thalamus, Hunters Moon Remastered and a whole lot more!

]]>01:44:05cleancreatures,andy,next,spectrum,delta,c64,commodore,roberts,64,publications,zx,thalamus,cartridge,zzap64,newsfield,sanxion,quedexMatt Wilsher talks to Andy Roberts on how he got into magazie & game publishing, the rebirth of Thalamus, Hunters Moon Remastered and a whole lot more!fullRetro AsylumEpisode 172 - Power Up at the Science MuseumPower Up at the Science MuseumSat, 21 Oct 2017 13:38:46 +0000Paul and Chris were kindly invited to The Science Museum to attend the launch night for year two of their Power Up event. We had a chance to speak with Mark Cutmore, the Science Museum's Head of Commercial Enterprises about how the event came about and what visitors can expect to see.

Power Up is a fantastic installation which celebrates the joy of gaming, with over 180 playable computers and consoles spanning 40 years of gaming. It runs from 20-31 October and for more info and ticket details visit:

]]>Paul and Chris were kindly invited to The Science Museum to attend the launch night for year two of their Power Up event. We had a chance to speak with Mark Cutmore, the Science Museum's Head of Commercial Enterprises about how the event came about and what visitors can expect to see.

Power Up is a fantastic installation which celebrates the joy of gaming, with over 180 playable computers and consoles spanning 40 years of gaming. It runs from 20-31 October and for more info and ticket details visit:

]]>16:08noold,science,school,video,up,power,gaming,museum,half,console,london,computer,skool,arcade,retro,event,termPaul and Chris were kindly invited to The Science Museum to attend the launch night for year two of their Power Up event. We had a chance to speak with Mark Cutmore, the Science Museum's Head of Commercial Enterprises about how the event came about and what visitors can expect to see.fullRetro AsylumEpisode 171 - Podcast MashupPodcast MashupThu, 12 Oct 2017 05:59:19 +0000We host a podcast mash-up with David Turner and Andi Hamilton about their gaming back stories and retro gaming’s resurgence.

As always, a massive thanks and a name check as ever to our Patreon supporters:

]]>02:34:05yespodcast,the,paul,show,st,david,chris,xbox,nintendo,sony,microsoft,playstation,game,modern,bar,london,computer,east,davies,hamilton,sinclair,spectrum,retro,mashup,capcom,atari,turner,c64,amiga,sega,commodore,500,loading,oregan,colecovision,dalston,andiWe host a podcast mash-up with David Turner and Andi Hamilton about their gaming back stories and retro gaming’s resurgence.
Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylumfullRetro AsylumEpisode 170 - Emulation170 - EmulationThu, 28 Sep 2017 13:55:37 +0000Steve Erickson & Matt Wilsher delve into the tricky topic of emulation and discuss what emulators they use and recommend plus a whole lot more!

Again, a massive thanks and a name check as ever to our Patreon supporters:

]]>02:40:55noentertainment,video,st,gear,system,xbox,nintendo,sony,microsoft,playstation,gameboy,game,emulator,jaguar,next,genesis,arcade,nes,master,spectrum,atari,amiga,sega,emulation,commodore,lynx,colecovision,snes,megadrive,zx,amstrad,fpga,vectrex,intelevisionSteve Erickson & Matt Wilsher delve into the tricky topic of emulation and discuss what emulators they use and recommend plus a whole lot more!fullRetro AsylumEpisode 169 - Alone In The DarkEpisode 169 - Alone In The DarkSun, 27 Aug 2017 12:36:52 +0000Mads Kristensen & Chris O'Regan rewind back to the early 1990's to fire up their 486's, talk a load of DOS and play Infogrames Alone In The Dark.

Once again a huge thanks and a name check as ever to our Patreon supporters:

]]>02:09:57cleanhorror,windows,nintendo,microsoft,pc,console,computer,3d,survival,ibm,ms,spectrum,atari,31,amiga,sega,commodore,dos,8bit,kickstarter,486,16bit,zx,7800Mads Kristensen & Chris O'Regan rewind back to the early 1990's to fire up their 486's, talk a load of DOS and play Infogrames Alone In The Dark.169fullRetro AsylumEpisode 168 - PC EnginePC EngineSat, 12 Aug 2017 16:40:30 +0000Retro Asylum finally succumbs to listener pressure as Mads Kristensen & Steve Erickson delve into the NEC PC Engine console range and play some of the systems top games.

]]>02:19:13yes16,2,engine,pc,duo,arcade,soft,cd,atari,hudson,rom,nec,turbografx,hucards,coregrafx,turboexpress,hesystem,pcfxRetro Asylum finally succumbs to listener pressure as Mads Kristensen & Steve Erickson delve into the NEC PC Engine console range and play some of the systems top games.
Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum168fullRetro AsylumEpisode 167 - ColecovisionMon, 24 Jul 2017 10:58:56 +0000Paul Davies & Dean Swain play one of the hottest consoles of the early 1980's that played host to a ton of quality arcade conversions, namely the CBS Colecovision - A console that for it's time had superb graphics & sound but fell victim of the American games crash of 1983. Plus, there's a round up of all of the latest retro gaming news and more answers revealed in the latest section of Ask RA.

]]>Paul Davies & Dean Swain play one of the hottest consoles of the early 1980's that played host to a ton of quality arcade conversions, namely the CBS Colecovision - A console that for it's time had superb graphics & sound but fell victim of the American games crash of 1983. Plus, there's a round up of all of the latest retro gaming news and more answers revealed in the latest section of Ask RA.

]]>01:26:04yesvideo,games,nintendo,sony,microsoft,playstation,crash,console,wheel,lady,kong,cbs,cosmic,spectrum,atari,bug,donkey,carnival,steering,sega,commodore,avenger,64,smurfs,turbo,colecovision,tarzan,2600,coleco,zaxxon,zx,vcs,amstradfullEpisode 166 - DiscworldTue, 04 Jul 2017 02:52:10 +0000Mads Kristensen and Chris O'Regan take a retrospective look at the Discworld games from the mid 1990's and discuss point & click adventures in general.

Paul Davies finally got his childhood dream of chatting on stage with the man behind the Teletext screen to not only get some great Digi stories, but also chat about Paul’s new video project Found Footage. So if you want to know about the Digitiser ‘French Book’ that was never aired or learn about new characters ‘Manorak’ and ‘Manbag’ then you’ve come to the right place!

]]>So here it is, the grand finale of our Revival 2017 panels is here and it’s time for our talk with Paul Rose aka your friend and ours Mr Biffo.

Paul Davies finally got his childhood dream of chatting on stage with the man behind the Teletext screen to not only get some great Digi stories, but also chat about Paul’s new video project Found Footage. So if you want to know about the Digitiser ‘French Book’ that was never aired or learn about new characters ‘Manorak’ and ‘Manbag’ then you’ve come to the right place!

The panel was hosted by former Rare staffer and host of the Cane and Rinse podcast, Darren Gargette. Being such a Rare fan we knew that Darren was the perfect host to get the best from the guys and boy were we right!

The panel was hosted by former Rare staffer and host of the Cane and Rinse podcast, Darren Gargette. Being such a Rare fan we knew that Darren was the perfect host to get the best from the guys and boy were we right!

]]>01:20:11yestim,and,the,goldeneye,ultimate,live,chris,alien,series,computers,nintendo,microsoft,game,dark,play,8,sean,day,zero,bad,reloaded,spectrum,fur,perfect,graphics,rare,ltd,marlow,pile,kev,lunar,conkers,bayliss,jetman,ashby,banjokazooie,stamper,zx,atic,conkerEpisode 162 - Revival 2017: Jim Bagley And The ZX Spectrum NextSun, 28 May 2017 13:04:03 +0000Almost a year to the day since Henrique Olifiers brought the Spectrum Next prototype and his grand idea to our 2016 panel, Jim Bagley joins Dean Swain and Paul Jenkinson (from The Spectrum Show) to talk about the Spectrum Next, Jim’s ideas that are now part of the project and its phenomenal Kickstarter campaign.

]]>Almost a year to the day since Henrique Olifiers brought the Spectrum Next prototype and his grand idea to our 2016 panel, Jim Bagley joins Dean Swain and Paul Jenkinson (from The Spectrum Show) to talk about the Spectrum Next, Jim’s ideas that are now part of the project and its phenomenal Kickstarter campaign.

]]>Our Gremlin panel at Revival 2017 sees Mark Hardisty talking with Mike Lister and Rich Stevenson about their development careers at Gremlin and their journey to the software house via Alligator, Hi Tech and Bizarre Developments among others.

If you ever wanted to hear the origin story for BMX Ninja’s then this is the podcast for you! ;)

]]>55:28yesrich,mark,mike,stevenson,software,just,gameboy,alternative,soccer,bmx,ninja,interactive,micro,sheffield,advanced,stewart,ian,spectrum,monty,antony,mole,graphics,lister,commodore,pal,64,hitec,developments,zx,crowther,actua,gremlin,zool,hardisty,alligataEpisode 160 - Revival 2017: Dave PerryWed, 24 May 2017 10:48:35 +0000After an 18 year hiatus Dave Perry roared back to the retro gaming scene at Revival 2017. Join Paul Davies as he and the Revival audience hear all about Dave’s career and adventures as a true icon of a UK video gaming generation.

]]>After an 18 year hiatus Dave Perry roared back to the retro gaming scene at Revival 2017. Join Paul Davies as he and the Revival audience hear all about Dave’s career and adventures as a true icon of a UK video gaming generation.

]]>01:06:15yesperry,video,fighter,show,moore,games,television,power,tv,nintendo,world,game,international,play,tattoo,channel,dave,4,street,diamond,patrick,four,station,publishing,bandana,arcade,jane,sinclair,spectrum,retro,mario,fletcher,mega,sega,commodore,dexter,64Episode 159 - Revival 2017 Shakedown!Mon, 22 May 2017 06:37:55 +0000With the dust settling on an incredible Revival 2017, the team sit down with Craig Turner and Jim Bagley to chat about all the fun that was had by all of us who attended the two-day retro gaming blowout.

]]>With the dust settling on an incredible Revival 2017, the team sit down with Craig Turner and Jim Bagley to chat about all the fun that was had by all of us who attended the two-day retro gaming blowout.

]]>01:08:24yespaul,perry,video,jim,show,games,gaming,tv,revival,computers,world,game,dave,console,mr,rose,next,arcade,consoles,sinclair,spectrum,retro,event,atari,rare,amiga,commodore,rivals,64,zx,bagley,gamesmaster,gremlin,amstrad,teletext,vectrex,biffoEpisode 158 - Activision On The Commodore 64Thu, 18 May 2017 14:11:48 +0000Mads Kristensen & Steve Erickson take a look at some of the early games by Activision on the Commodore 64 and where possible, compare them to their Atari 2600 counterparts.

]]>02:00:18yes2,miller,whitehead,hero,david,xbox,nintendo,larry,alan,activision,bob,crane,spectrum,atari,sega,commodore,ghostbusters,kaplan,64,pitfall,zx,amstradEpisode 157 - Virtually RetroThu, 04 May 2017 06:52:47 +0000In this jam-packed show Paul, Mads and Chris take a slight detour and showcase modern games which take a significant influence from the classic gaming retro era through either their aesthetic, gameplay or themes. In addition to the main topic, the gang fill us in on the latest on the Spectrum Next and also provide plenty of further information about our newly launched Patreon campaign and much more! Games featured:

]]>In this jam-packed show Paul, Mads and Chris take a slight detour and showcase modern games which take a significant influence from the classic gaming retro era through either their aesthetic, gameplay or themes. In addition to the main topic, the gang fill us in on the latest on the Spectrum Next and also provide plenty of further information about our newly launched Patreon campaign and much more! Games featured:

]]>02:25:41noof,video,rock,games,life,gaming,pop,pixel,computers,game,was,next,knight,arcade,consoles,thomas,alone,sinclair,spectrum,retro,axiom,verge,plus,pirate,shovel,zx,downwell,lumo,boshersFrom The Vault - Top 10 Amiga Driving GamesSat, 15 Apr 2017 05:30:22 +0000Join us down in the deepest depths of the Asylum for another trip to RA podcast vaults. This visit takes us back to Matt Wilsher and Darren Fogarty deciding their Top 10 Amiga driving games.

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

]]>Join us down in the deepest depths of the Asylum for another trip to RA podcast vaults. This visit takes us back to Matt Wilsher and Darren Fogarty deciding their Top 10 Amiga driving games.

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

]]>GMA Award nominated "The Sausage Factory" host Chris O'Regan joins the Retro Asylum team for the ultimate 8 bit wars showdown as we add the Atari 8 bit computer range into the mix.

The games covered this time around are: Head over Heels, The Eidolon, Boulderdash, Bruce Lee, Star wars, Spy vs spy, Trailblazer & Summer Games.

Which system has the best versions of these games? Find out as our hosts battle it out once again!

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

]]>02:42:51yespodcast,the,video,uk,vs,games,spy,star,wars,bruce,lee,8,computer,over,summer,head,micro,sinclair,spectrum,retro,atari,asylum,bit,xl,trailblazer,64,800,heels,600,cpc,zx,xe,boulderdash,amstrad,464,eidolon,48k,commdoreEpisode 155 - Budget Games BonanzaMon, 13 Mar 2017 19:38:13 +0000Paul Davies, Steve Erickson & Dean Swain return for a 3 hour long episode of the UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. This time around, the guys take a look at nine original budget titles that were released on the 8 bit micro's in the UK.

The team also discuss the ZX Spectrum Vega+ and the ZX Spectrum Next projects at length and also answer listener questions in the "Ask RA" section of the show.

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

]]>Paul Davies, Steve Erickson & Dean Swain return for a 3 hour long episode of the UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. This time around, the guys take a look at nine original budget titles that were released on the 8 bit micro's in the UK.

The team also discuss the ZX Spectrum Vega+ and the ZX Spectrum Next projects at length and also answer listener questions in the "Ask RA" section of the show.

If you’d like to sponsor the show please visit our website at retroasylum.com and click the donate button at the bottom of our homepage. Everything pledged goes straight back into maintaining the site, so if you enjoy the show please consider donating.

Any feedback is more than welcome and please leave us an iTunes review if you haven’t already.

]]>02:58:39yessoftware,computers,xbox,nintendo,sony,playstation,players,8,computer,belief,code,home,next,zeppelin,micro,atlantis,masters,budget,spectrum,atari,beyond,bit,amiga,sega,commodore,switch,titles,64,firebird,vega,kickstarter,cpc,micros,zx,amstrad,464Episode 154: Amiga Live Play - Bubble BobbleFri, 17 Feb 2017 11:46:20 +0000Steve Erickson & Mads Kristensen play the Amiga version Taito's classic 2 play romp and discuss the games various sequels and spin offs!

To view Steve & Mads playing the game visit https://youtu.be/RGOhvV1zmRQ

]]>Steve Erickson & Mads Kristensen play the Amiga version Taito's classic 2 play romp and discuss the games various sequels and spin offs!

To view Steve & Mads playing the game visit https://youtu.be/RGOhvV1zmRQ

Paul & Sam Dyer discuss their top 5 footy games looking at titles such as Kick Off & Sensible Soccer.

]]>01:38:15cleanvideo,games,off,football,match,soccer,computer,past,day,vault,arcade,micro,kick,sensible,retro,vaultsEpisode 153 - Super Cars 2 Live PlayTue, 24 Jan 2017 15:55:44 +0000Mads and Steve battle head to head in a live play of Magnetic Fields classic top down racer Super Cars 2 on the Amiga plus they discuss the latest retro news!

The video that accompanies this podcast can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYBOGlWvfYE

]]>Mads and Steve battle head to head in a live play of Magnetic Fields classic top down racer Super Cars 2 on the Amiga plus they discuss the latest retro news!

The video that accompanies this podcast can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYBOGlWvfYE

]]>47:43cleanpodcast,video,st,live,game,play,southern,andrew,morris,retro,atari,asylum,graphics,amiga,commodore,fields,shaun,magnetic,gremlinEpisode 152 - Simon ButlerMon, 16 Jan 2017 03:35:59 +0000Steve Erickson is joined by the legendary pixel pusher Simon Butler in a no holds barred chat about making a living as a graphic artist in the gaming industry.

]]>Steve Erickson is joined by the legendary pixel pusher Simon Butler in a no holds barred chat about making a living as a graphic artist in the gaming industry.

]]>01:51:43yescanvas,games,graphic,software,pixel,computers,us,artist,butler,ocean,gold,consoles,simon,minds,active,imagine,pusherRetro Asylum Christmas Bonus - Gaming Nostalgia DocumentarySat, 24 Dec 2016 16:26:25 +0000Why do we love our old games and what physiological effects do they have on us. With the industry taking advantage for our demand for nostalgia is it giving fresh life for classic titles of the past of harming the originality in contemporary gaming.

]]>Why do we love our old games and what physiological effects do they have on us. With the industry taking advantage for our demand for nostalgia is it giving fresh life for classic titles of the past of harming the originality in contemporary gaming.

]]>21:54cleanvideo,dean,games,gaming,documentary,nintendo,nostalgia,console,computer,1970s,sean,arcade,jamie,retro,atari,sega,1990s,1980s,swain,madigan,allsopEpisode 151 - 2016 Christmas Special - We Have QuestionsFri, 23 Dec 2016 14:52:36 +0000It's time to gather around the Christmas fire as the Retro Asylum team reveal all in our festive Q & A special. We also discuss the games that give us a nostalgic Christmas feel and as an added Xmas bonus this episode also includes "Gaming Nostalgia" a documentary by Sean Allsop.

]]>It's time to gather around the Christmas fire as the Retro Asylum team reveal all in our festive Q & A special. We also discuss the games that give us a nostalgic Christmas feel and as an added Xmas bonus this episode also includes "Gaming Nostalgia" a documentary by Sean Allsop.

]]>03:38:17yesentertainment,video,games,gaming,special,nintendo,microsoft,console,computer,christmas,arcade,sinclair,spectrum,atari,c64,sega,commodore,2016,colecovision,zx,amstrad,gx400Episode 150 - Silicon & SynapseFri, 16 Dec 2016 23:59:35 +0000As part 2 of our 150th episode celebrations, the guys look at some of the early games produced by the legendary game development house Blizzard, or Silicon & Synapse as they were once known.

]]>As part 2 of our 150th episode celebrations, the guys look at some of the early games produced by the legendary game development house Blizzard, or Silicon & Synapse as they were once known.

]]>02:03:49yesthe,video,rock,games,lost,blizzard,n,roll,racing,computer,retro,vikings,blackhawk,blackthorneEpisode 150 - Mads Music QuizSun, 13 Nov 2016 07:05:16 +0000In part 1 of a 2 two part special, Retro Asylum celebrates reaching it's 150th episode with a music quiz hosted by our very own Mads Kristensen. Plus the guys discuss all of the current goings on in the retro scene.

]]>In part 1 of a 2 two part special, Retro Asylum celebrates reaching it's 150th episode with a music quiz hosted by our very own Mads Kristensen. Plus the guys discuss all of the current goings on in the retro scene.

]]>01:31:02yesof,design,video,games,music,alien,nintendo,computer,heart,dangerous,man,core,quiz,arcade,an,sinclair,challenge,spectrum,capcom,atari,rick,mega,amiga,sega,commodore,brutal,takeshi,contra,kitano,konami,zx,amstradEpisode 149 - Brutal GamesFri, 07 Oct 2016 22:10:05 +0000Paul, Mads and Steve take a walk on the brutal side of retro gaming, playing five of the toughest games to ever grace floppies and cartridges. Will they succeed? More importantly can the guys still be friends after subjecting each other to these ultimate tests of gaming dexterity?

]]>Paul, Mads and Steve take a walk on the brutal side of retro gaming, playing five of the toughest games to ever grace floppies and cartridges. Will they succeed? More importantly can the guys still be friends after subjecting each other to these ultimate tests of gaming dexterity?

]]>02:47:28cleandesign,video,games,nintendo,computer,dangerous,man,core,arcade,sinclair,challenge,spectrum,capcom,atari,rick,mega,amiga,sega,commodore,brutal,takeshi,contra,kitano,konami,zx,amstradEpisode 148 - Time To PlaySat, 17 Sep 2016 21:12:56 +0000A few weeks ago we asked our listeners what games they would like us to review on the show. A list was made and we pulled 4 of those titles out of a hat.

So Matt Wilsher, Mads Kristensen & Dean Swain play and review P.C Fuzz for the Commodore 64, Turtles 2 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Apidya for the Commodore Amiga and finally Road Rash 2 on the Sega Megadrive/Genesis.

Will Dean get over his phobia of wasps whilst playing Apidya? Can Matt get his head around frame rate of Road Rash 2 and will Mads confess to recording podcasts whilst naked?

All is revealed in episode 148 of Retro Asylum!

]]>A few weeks ago we asked our listeners what games they would like us to review on the show. A list was made and we pulled 4 of those titles out of a hat.

So Matt Wilsher, Mads Kristensen & Dean Swain play and review P.C Fuzz for the Commodore 64, Turtles 2 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Apidya for the Commodore Amiga and finally Road Rash 2 on the Sega Megadrive/Genesis.

Will Dean get over his phobia of wasps whilst playing Apidya? Can Matt get his head around frame rate of Road Rash 2 and will Mads confess to recording podcasts whilst naked?

All is revealed in episode 148 of Retro Asylum!

]]>01:38:39cleanentertainment,2,hero,system,teenage,nintendo,ninja,genesis,arcade,mutant,turtles,coin,c64,amiga,sega,commodore,conversion,64,megadrive,op,cd32Episode 147 - 8 Bit RebirthThu, 25 Aug 2016 08:22:14 +0000In this episode Dean Swain, Mads Kristensen & Steve Erickson discuss the current trend of modernising popular 8 bit systems of yesteryear in which Steve goes off on one, Dean is level headed annoyed over colour clash backlash and Mads is the voice of reason. Plus there's a round up of the RA retro gaming club high score tables.

]]>In this episode Dean Swain, Mads Kristensen & Steve Erickson discuss the current trend of modernising popular 8 bit systems of yesteryear in which Steve goes off on one, Dean is level headed annoyed over colour clash backlash and Mads is the voice of reason. Plus there's a round up of the RA retro gaming club high score tables.

]]>01:28:31nothe,video,games,gaming,nintendo,8,mini,next,nes,sinclair,spectrum,retro,bit,c64,sega,commodore,rebirth,64,vega,rerelease,zx,amstradEpisode 146 - Revival Solstice 146Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:46:08 +0000Legendary programmer Jim Bagley & the Sausage Factory's Chris O'Regan join the Retro Asylum team for a good old chin wag to discuss this year's Revival Solstice event and the unveiling of the Spectrum Next hardware which took place at Banks's Stadium, Walsall on the 30th of July.

]]>Legendary programmer Jim Bagley & the Sausage Factory's Chris O'Regan join the Retro Asylum team for a good old chin wag to discuss this year's Revival Solstice event and the unveiling of the Spectrum Next hardware which took place at Banks's Stadium, Walsall on the 30th of July.

]]>56:57yesEpisode 145 - Paul Rose aka Mr BiffoThu, 28 Jul 2016 15:39:48 +0000In this episode, Paul Davies talks to Paul Rose (aka Mr Biffo) about his time running Teletext's Digitiser, how he originally got the gig, his gaming past and what he is up to in 2016.

]]>01:03:28cleanpaul,magazine,gaming,tv,nintendo,channel,4,mr,rose,bbc,oracle,sinclair,spectrum,atari,itv,amiga,sega,commodore,snes,megadrive,zx,ceefax,amstrad,teletext,biffoEpisode 144 - Gremlin GraphicsTue, 05 Jul 2016 19:06:54 +0000In this episode of the UK's award winning retro gaming podcast, Matt Wilsher & Mad's Kristensen are joined by Mark Hardisty (author of A Gremlin In The Works) to dig deep into Gremlin Graphic's past to tell the story of how Ian Stewart and Kevin Norburn formed a premier software house from recruiting customers of their retail store Just Micro.

]]>In this episode of the UK's award winning retro gaming podcast, Matt Wilsher & Mad's Kristensen are joined by Mark Hardisty (author of A Gremlin In The Works) to dig deep into Gremlin Graphic's past to tell the story of how Ian Stewart and Kevin Norburn formed a premier software house from recruiting customers of their retail store Just Micro.

]]>01:54:05cleanRetro Asylum Bytesize - NES Visual CompendiumThu, 23 Jun 2016 13:31:13 +0000In this episode of Bytesize Matt and Steve talk to long-time friend of the show and ex-host Sam Dyer of Bitmap books about his latest Kickstarter for the NES Compendium Book. The guys also discuss Swainy's high score challenge on the arcade version of Renegade and the latest retro gaming news.

]]>In this episode of Bytesize Matt and Steve talk to long-time friend of the show and ex-host Sam Dyer of Bitmap books about his latest Kickstarter for the NES Compendium Book. The guys also discuss Swainy's high score challenge on the arcade version of Renegade and the latest retro gaming news.

]]>59:56noRetro Asylum Special - New Media Europe Awards 2016Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:11:54 +0000The New Media Europe Awards took place on Saturday 18th of June where the podcast community celebrated the most prominent podcasts of 2016. Retro Asylum was nominated for the Worlds Best Podcast of 2016 among many other great shows out there. Much to our surprise, we won!

]]>The New Media Europe Awards took place on Saturday 18th of June where the podcast community celebrated the most prominent podcasts of 2016. Retro Asylum was nominated for the Worlds Best Podcast of 2016 among many other great shows out there. Much to our surprise, we won!

]]>23:49noBytesize 8 - Katie da SilvaThu, 09 Jun 2016 21:56:06 +0000In our latest Bytesize show we talk with author and retro game Katie da Silva about her passion for retro gaming and how it inspires her writing. We talk Sega v Nintendo, Zelda v Sonic and how you should keep your money in your pocket if Katie offers you a game of SoulCalibur!

]]>In our latest Bytesize show we talk with author and retro game Katie da Silva about her passion for retro gaming and how it inspires her writing. We talk Sega v Nintendo, Zelda v Sonic and how you should keep your money in your pocket if Katie offers you a game of SoulCalibur!

and select the Worlds Best Podcast section and there you will see Retro Asylum among the other nominated shows.

]]>The Retro Asylum gang catch up to discuss their nomination in the UK Podcasters Awards of 2016 and also make some announcements regarding the forthcoming Revival Solstice event that takes place 30-31 July in Walsall.

and select the Worlds Best Podcast section and there you will see Retro Asylum among the other nominated shows.

]]>36:36cleanEpisode 143 - Walter DaySat, 28 May 2016 07:06:13 +0000Paul Davies talks with Walter Day, a renaissance man who single-handedly founded e-sports movement and established the centre of the video game universe in a small town in Iowa. We not only talk about Walter’s love for video game and how he founded Twin Galaxies but we also explore his passions away from the arcade.

If you’ve ever wanted to find an episode of Retro Asylum which contains arcades, high score tables and transcendental meditation then this is the show for you.

]]>]]>01:50:39noof,space,billy,high,king,nintendo,galaxies,hall,fame,twin,day,man,pac,arcade,kong,walter,score,donkey,mitchell,1980,invaders,1980sBytesize - Episode 7Sun, 22 May 2016 11:05:46 +0000In this episode we celebrate the 25th birthday/anniversary of the first Lemmings game by taking a look at the first five games in the series. Games covered are Lemmings, Oh-No! More Lemmings, Lemmings 2 The Tribes, All New World of Lemmings, and 3D Lemmings.

]]>In this episode we celebrate the 25th birthday/anniversary of the first Lemmings game by taking a look at the first five games in the series. Games covered are Lemmings, Oh-No! More Lemmings, Lemmings 2 The Tribes, All New World of Lemmings, and 3D Lemmings. ]]>38:55nodesign,st,mike,dma,david,sony,playstation,game,jones,console,scottish,scotland,computer,developer,puzzle,spectrum,retro,atari,gta,amiga,sega,commodore,64,dailly,zx,amstradEpisode 142 - The ZX Spectrum NextWed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000In this episode of Retro Asylum Dean Swain, Matt Wilsher & Steve Erickson discuss the newly announced ZX Spectrum Next, THE 64 & SEGA Megadrive Hub. Meanwhile Paul Davies talks to Henrique Olifiers, co-founder of Bossa Studios and co developer of the ZX Spectrum Next in our exclusive interview.

]]>01:10:14cleanfire,space,hulk,systems,trip,angels,bubble,failed,return,twisted,favorite,cannon,cd,panasonic,hawkins,amiga,commodore,banshee,squeak,3do,fodder,cd32Episode 141 - News WipeMon, 18 Apr 2016 15:22:19 +0000Episode 141 of the award winning Retro Asylum see's the return of Dean Swain & Paul Davies as they finally dodge the demons of time as they cover the latest goings on of the retro scene.

Topics covered include the unveiling of THE 64 computer & handheld systems, the resignation of key ZX Spectrum Vega staff at Retro Computers Ltd and the latest in the ever continuing drama of the Colleco Chameleon story plus lots lots more!

]]>Episode 141 of the award winning Retro Asylum see's the return of Dean Swain & Paul Davies as they finally dodge the demons of time as they cover the latest goings on of the retro scene.

Topics covered include the unveiling of THE 64 computer & handheld systems, the resignation of key ZX Spectrum Vega staff at Retro Computers Ltd and the latest in the ever continuing drama of the Colleco Chameleon story plus lots lots more!

]]>Matt Wilsher and Steve Erickson take a look at the music, art and design software of the past, and how it inspired today's creative applications.

]]>01:46:44cleanEpisode 138 - Mega ShootersFri, 04 Mar 2016 16:51:39 +0000Paul Driscoll and new presenter Mads Darø Kristensen take a look at some of the greatest shooters on the Mega Drive. Hopefully people will discover some hidden gem shooters to sit down and play and enjoy. Games covered include: MUSHA Gaiares Thunderforce 3 Trouble Shooter (Battle Mania) Gley Lancer Empire of Steel (Or Steel Empire) Battle Mania 2]]>Paul Driscoll and new presenter Mads Darø Kristensen take a look at some of the greatest shooters on the Mega Drive. Hopefully people will discover some hidden gem shooters to sit down and play and enjoy. Games covered include: MUSHA Gaiares Thunderforce 3 Trouble Shooter (Battle Mania) Gley Lancer Empire of Steel (Or Steel Empire) Battle Mania 2]]>01:50:46noEpisode 137 - Zelda 30th AnniversaryFri, 19 Feb 2016 10:28:34 +0000Can you believe that the Legend of Zelda is 30 years old?! Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) and Matt Lambourne (AKA Metz) can't and are feeling very old. Still, we put on our best Peter Pan outfits and celebrate, by taking a look at the early Zelda gaming gems – or should that be rupees?! ]]>Can you believe that the Legend of Zelda is 30 years old?! Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) and Matt Lambourne (AKA Metz) can't and are feeling very old. Still, we put on our best Peter Pan outfits and celebrate, by taking a look at the early Zelda gaming gems – or should that be rupees?! ]]>02:33:36noEpisode 136 - Street Fighter IIFri, 05 Feb 2016 15:02:28 +0000In this episode of Retro Asylum Matt Lambourne (aka Metz) and special guest Matt Aguilera run through the pre-history and legacy of The Street Fighter II series, covering the games that preceded it, all the home conversions and the games that wanted to cash in on its success. We also have a special guest contribution from forum member 'RetroRic' who gives us an expert insight into the very much thriving SF II arcade competitive scene. Smash your Shoryuken into the play button and prepare for battle!’

]]>In this episode of Retro Asylum Matt Lambourne (aka Metz) and special guest Matt Aguilera run through the pre-history and legacy of The Street Fighter II series, covering the games that preceded it, all the home conversions and the games that wanted to cash in on its success. We also have a special guest contribution from forum member 'RetroRic' who gives us an expert insight into the very much thriving SF II arcade competitive scene. Smash your Shoryuken into the play button and prepare for battle!’

]]>02:30:03noEpisode 135 - Forgotten Platform MascotsSat, 23 Jan 2016 13:32:17 +0000Dean Swain (AKA Swainy), Steve Erickson (AKA Press Play On Tape) and Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) takes a look at some of the forgotten gaming heroes of yesteryear. We have tried to concentrate on the more computer based platformer from days gone by. So come and join in as Retro Asylum reminisces about some of our favourite platform heroes, including Pitfall Harry, Monty Mole, Rick Dangerous, Bonk, James Pond, Chuck Rock and Zool. Also in this episode we announce the winner of our ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium competition, so if you entered, make sure you listen to see if you're the lucky winner. Also come join the Retro Asylum Club, and get a totally free digital quarterly magazine. To join just email us at club@retroasylum.com and enjoy the fun.]]>Dean Swain (AKA Swainy), Steve Erickson (AKA Press Play On Tape) and Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) takes a look at some of the forgotten gaming heroes of yesteryear. We have tried to concentrate on the more computer based platformer from days gone by. So come and join in as Retro Asylum reminisces about some of our favourite platform heroes, including Pitfall Harry, Monty Mole, Rick Dangerous, Bonk, James Pond, Chuck Rock and Zool. Also in this episode we announce the winner of our ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium competition, so if you entered, make sure you listen to see if you're the lucky winner. Also come join the Retro Asylum Club, and get a totally free digital quarterly magazine. To join just email us at club@retroasylum.com and enjoy the fun.]]>02:29:22noIndie Asylum 1 - Shahid AhmadFri, 15 Jan 2016 10:26:55 +0000In the first episode of Indie Asylum Paul Davies chats with the gaming industry’s ‘Indie Champion’ Shahid Ahmad. During his ten years heading up Sony’s Strategic Content division in the UK Shahid has played a pivotal role in enabling independent developers to launch games across Sony’s platforms. We not only talk about how Shahid fostered relationships with developers during his time at Sony but we also touch on his game making track record, and his new career jumping back over the fence to become a game developer once again. If you’ve ever heard Shahid talk before you’ll know that he’s a hugely entertaining and engaging guy and he’s the one person we were determined to appear on our debut episode.]]>In the first episode of Indie Asylum Paul Davies chats with the gaming industry’s ‘Indie Champion’ Shahid Ahmad. During his ten years heading up Sony’s Strategic Content division in the UK Shahid has played a pivotal role in enabling independent developers to launch games across Sony’s platforms. We not only talk about how Shahid fostered relationships with developers during his time at Sony but we also touch on his game making track record, and his new career jumping back over the fence to become a game developer once again. If you’ve ever heard Shahid talk before you’ll know that he’s a hugely entertaining and engaging guy and he’s the one person we were determined to appear on our debut episode.]]>01:48:45noEpisode 134 - Arcade ObscuraFri, 08 Jan 2016 16:20:15 +0000Welcome to episode 134, where Paul Driscoll AKA The Drisk and Matt Lamborne AKA Metz look through some hidden arcade, obscure gems for our listeners to track down and play. So come and have a listen, and let us know your views on our suggested game titles. ]]>Welcome to episode 134, where Paul Driscoll AKA The Drisk and Matt Lamborne AKA Metz look through some hidden arcade, obscure gems for our listeners to track down and play. So come and have a listen, and let us know your views on our suggested game titles. ]]>01:21:41noBytesize - Episode 5Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:50:56 +0000In the fifth Bytesize episode of Retro Asylum, Steve chats to old friends of the show Sam Dyer and Matt Wilsher. Discussing everything from Matt’s leaving the show to Sam’s books to singing some praise for the ZX Spectrum, they even manage to throw in a little announcement and a chance to win a ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium.

]]>In the fifth Bytesize episode of Retro Asylum, Steve chats to old friends of the show Sam Dyer and Matt Wilsher. Discussing everything from Matt’s leaving the show to Sam’s books to singing some praise for the ZX Spectrum, they even manage to throw in a little announcement and a chance to win a ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium.

]]>57:54noMovie Asylum - Star Wars The Force Awakens Spoiler CastWed, 23 Dec 2015 09:30:15 +0000*WARNING- This is a Spoiler Cast. Don't go near this episode if you haven't seen The Force Awakens* The Movie Asylum is back for one time only to discuss 2015's biggest film release, Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens. We share our impressions, discuss the reveals and delve to all the secrets and crazy theories that are now spinning around our heads. Chris O'Regan and James Clifford Kent join Paul Davies, Dean Swain and Paul Driscoll for a show full to the brim with Star Wars geekery.]]>*WARNING- This is a Spoiler Cast. Don't go near this episode if you haven't seen The Force Awakens* The Movie Asylum is back for one time only to discuss 2015's biggest film release, Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens. We share our impressions, discuss the reveals and delve to all the secrets and crazy theories that are now spinning around our heads. Chris O'Regan and James Clifford Kent join Paul Davies, Dean Swain and Paul Driscoll for a show full to the brim with Star Wars geekery.]]>01:51:02noEpisode 133 - A very Retro ChristmasFri, 18 Dec 2015 09:13:54 +0000The Retro Asylum team get together for secret Santa and some festive retro gaming banter plus Dean Swain talks to games developer Gary Plowman about his book "ZX Spectrum Games Code Club".

]]>The Retro Asylum team get together for secret Santa and some festive retro gaming banter plus Dean Swain talks to games developer Gary Plowman about his book "ZX Spectrum Games Code Club".

]]>01:55:37noEpisode 132 - 8-bit wars part 2Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:34:04 +0000After lengthy discussion, lawyers and C15 cassettes changing hands the second installment of 8 Bit Wars is finally upon us. Join Paul Davies as he looks to wrangle Dean Swain, Steve Erickson and Chris O'Regan into agreeing whether the Commodore 64, Amstrad or ZX Spectrum came out top from a specially-selected list of 10 classic retro games. Expect plenty of heated discussion and laughter along the way as we decide which 8 Bit system comes out on top this time round. Including: Cobra, Jack the Nipper 2, The Trap Door, Turbo Esprit, Wizball, Nebulus, Spy Hunter, Shadowfire, Green Beret and Salamander. Also, be sure to check out Chris O'Regan's podcast The Sausage Factory which is a current gen gaming show that lifts the lid on video game making through interviews with the creators of the titles we all love to play - find it here.

]]>After lengthy discussion, lawyers and C15 cassettes changing hands the second installment of 8 Bit Wars is finally upon us. Join Paul Davies as he looks to wrangle Dean Swain, Steve Erickson and Chris O'Regan into agreeing whether the Commodore 64, Amstrad or ZX Spectrum came out top from a specially-selected list of 10 classic retro games. Expect plenty of heated discussion and laughter along the way as we decide which 8 Bit system comes out on top this time round. Including: Cobra, Jack the Nipper 2, The Trap Door, Turbo Esprit, Wizball, Nebulus, Spy Hunter, Shadowfire, Green Beret and Salamander. Also, be sure to check out Chris O'Regan's podcast The Sausage Factory which is a current gen gaming show that lifts the lid on video game making through interviews with the creators of the titles we all love to play - find it here.

]]>02:47:52cleanBytesize - Episode 4Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:28:43 +0000Join the team as they get together for a post-event Currycast to talk about their time at the Revival 2015 Winter Warmer. As always expect cracking poppadoms and mango chutney as the boys talk about the games played, retro items bought and the people we caught up with over the weekend. Including: Ridge Racer, Donkey Kong, Sega Rally, Robocop 2, CD-i Zelda, Bill and Ted, the Turbografx and Star Wars.

]]>Join the team as they get together for a post-event Currycast to talk about their time at the Revival 2015 Winter Warmer. As always expect cracking poppadoms and mango chutney as the boys talk about the games played, retro items bought and the people we caught up with over the weekend. Including: Ridge Racer, Donkey Kong, Sega Rally, Robocop 2, CD-i Zelda, Bill and Ted, the Turbografx and Star Wars.

]]>29:53noEpisode 131 - Vehicular Combat ActionFri, 20 Nov 2015 10:13:23 +0000Matt and Paul are fuel injected suicide machines, rocking and rolling, and out of controlling, in this awesome hi-octane, explosive episode as we take us through some vehicular explosive combat action. Including: Wipeout, Road rash, Road blasters, Twisted Metal, Carmageddon and more.]]>Matt and Paul are fuel injected suicide machines, rocking and rolling, and out of controlling, in this awesome hi-octane, explosive episode as we take us through some vehicular explosive combat action. Including: Wipeout, Road rash, Road blasters, Twisted Metal, Carmageddon and more.]]>01:40:36noEpisode 130 - Bitmap Brothers SpecialFri, 06 Nov 2015 17:08:14 +0000The Bitmap Brothers were UK gaming’s first Rockstars. They appeared in our computer magazines looking more suited to the cover of NME rather than the bedroom coders we’d become accustomed to. Their video games had a look and style all of their own that when combined with their cutting edge dance music collaborations and savvy marketing created not only a loyal following among gamers but also influenced future generations of game makers. In this episode we focus on their 16-bit era and the games which dominated not only our gaming memories but also the charts and award ceremonies of the time. We couldn’t let such legendary game makers go by without marking the occasion as best we could. So, the Drisk has been at it again created another huge 222 page companion book which goes into even deeper detail about the games, stories and images around the Bitmap Brothers’ canon. You can download the book for free from castaway.media/retroasylum]]>The Bitmap Brothers were UK gaming’s first Rockstars. They appeared in our computer magazines looking more suited to the cover of NME rather than the bedroom coders we’d become accustomed to. Their video games had a look and style all of their own that when combined with their cutting edge dance music collaborations and savvy marketing created not only a loyal following among gamers but also influenced future generations of game makers. In this episode we focus on their 16-bit era and the games which dominated not only our gaming memories but also the charts and award ceremonies of the time. We couldn’t let such legendary game makers go by without marking the occasion as best we could. So, the Drisk has been at it again created another huge 222 page companion book which goes into even deeper detail about the games, stories and images around the Bitmap Brothers’ canon. You can download the book for free from castaway.media/retroasylum]]>02:57:47yesBytesize - Episode 3Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:47:46 +0000This episode of Bytesize has a real pick and mix flavour about it. In summary just think of a mash-up of Dizzy driving a Ferrari down the freeway being chased by zombie dogs full to the brim with t-Virus. In more detail this means we have Paul Davies talking on the Oliver Twins’ Kickstarter book launch, the Drisk gets into his favourite game of all time Out Run and James Kent talks spooky goings on in his gaming past. Sound good? Of course it does. So sit down and get comfy as we blast this pod squarely in your face.

]]>This episode of Bytesize has a real pick and mix flavour about it. In summary just think of a mash-up of Dizzy driving a Ferrari down the freeway being chased by zombie dogs full to the brim with t-Virus. In more detail this means we have Paul Davies talking on the Oliver Twins’ Kickstarter book launch, the Drisk gets into his favourite game of all time Out Run and James Kent talks spooky goings on in his gaming past. Sound good? Of course it does. So sit down and get comfy as we blast this pod squarely in your face.

]]>22:07noEpisode 129 - Halloween "Spooktacular" SpecialFri, 23 Oct 2015 09:53:14 +0000In Celebration of Halloween the retro hosts Paul Driscoll, Steve Erickson and Matt Lamborne set to work through some spooky themed games... Don't forget to join us on the Retro Asylum forums under Retro Asylum Podcasts & Feedback to see detailed show notes with gameplay links to all the games discussed - http://retroasylum.com/phpbb/index.php Thanks to all of you who kindly sponsored Retro Asylum this month. Hope you all enjoy and Happy Halloween!]]>In Celebration of Halloween the retro hosts Paul Driscoll, Steve Erickson and Matt Lamborne set to work through some spooky themed games... Don't forget to join us on the Retro Asylum forums under Retro Asylum Podcasts & Feedback to see detailed show notes with gameplay links to all the games discussed - http://retroasylum.com/phpbb/index.php Thanks to all of you who kindly sponsored Retro Asylum this month. Hope you all enjoy and Happy Halloween!]]>01:54:34yesRetro Asylum Bytesize - Episode 2Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:52:05 +0000We all know that the UK retro gaming community is one of the most active and knowledgeable around, but how much do you know about the retro scene across Europe? Heidi aka stopxwhispering hops on our second Bytesize episode to talk about her huge retro collection and to drop some knowledge on Sweden's huge retro scene and its special attachment to Nintendo. We talk collecting, games and we even get into some N-Gage talk. Literally nothing is off limits for the Retro Asylum. You can keep up with Heidi via her website www.retro-video-gaming.com and Twitter @Retro_Game_Blog

]]>We all know that the UK retro gaming community is one of the most active and knowledgeable around, but how much do you know about the retro scene across Europe? Heidi aka stopxwhispering hops on our second Bytesize episode to talk about her huge retro collection and to drop some knowledge on Sweden's huge retro scene and its special attachment to Nintendo. We talk collecting, games and we even get into some N-Gage talk. Literally nothing is off limits for the Retro Asylum. You can keep up with Heidi via her website www.retro-video-gaming.com and Twitter @Retro_Game_Blog

]]>50:53yesEpisode 128 - Star Wars episode 3Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:35:02 +0000The circle is almost complete as we present the third and final episode of Star Wars video game trilogy. Once again, we’re joined by Matt and Chris from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast to help us bring things home. Episode three takes us from the Playstation stinker Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi through to our final game, the Lego Star Wars series. We discuss how the later games began to deliver an authentic movie experience over their 8-bit predecessors. Remember, these special shows come with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here. You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>The circle is almost complete as we present the third and final episode of Star Wars video game trilogy. Once again, we’re joined by Matt and Chris from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast to help us bring things home. Episode three takes us from the Playstation stinker Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi through to our final game, the Lego Star Wars series. We discuss how the later games began to deliver an authentic movie experience over their 8-bit predecessors. Remember, these special shows come with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here. You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>01:21:43yesEpisode 127 - Star Wars Episode 2Fri, 02 Oct 2015 08:51:24 +0000We’re joined again by our good friends from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast for the second instalment of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Episode two takes us from the release of the Star Wars cartoon spin-off Droids on the ZX Spectrum through to the acclaimed Dark Forces games on the PC and Playstation. Also, much like the Empire Strikes Back this episode ends with everyone wondering just what will happen next.... Remember, these special shows come with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. Find details on castaway.media/retroasylum You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>We’re joined again by our good friends from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast for the second instalment of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Episode two takes us from the release of the Star Wars cartoon spin-off Droids on the ZX Spectrum through to the acclaimed Dark Forces games on the PC and Playstation. Also, much like the Empire Strikes Back this episode ends with everyone wondering just what will happen next.... Remember, these special shows come with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. Find details on castaway.media/retroasylum You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>01:28:41nostar,warsBytesize - Episode 1Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:07:24 +0000In the first of a new series, Dean Swain talks to event host & event organizer Craig Turner about Revival 2015 which is taking place this November in the Midlands. Dean & Craig also discuss arcade collecting and the current state of the arcade industry.]]>In the first of a new series, Dean Swain talks to event host & event organizer Craig Turner about Revival 2015 which is taking place this November in the Midlands. Dean & Craig also discuss arcade collecting and the current state of the arcade industry.]]>30:48noEpisode 126 - Star Wars Special part 1Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:34:38 +0000We’re joined by our guests from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast for the first part of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Over the next three episodes we embark on the largest review of Star Wars video games ever undertaken. This means we don’t just discuss the greatest games based on the films but we also delve into the garbage compactor to rip into the rotten ones too. Episode one takes us from the release of the first Star Wars game, The Empire Strikes Back on Atari’s 2600 console through to Namco’s Star Wars game released on the Nintendo Famicom. Of course, as well as lots of game chat we all share our experiences of playing the games and being huge Star Wars fans as we grew up on different sides of the Atlantic. This epic trilogy also comes with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here. You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>We’re joined by our guests from Neozaz’s Star Wars in Character podcast for the first part of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Over the next three episodes we embark on the largest review of Star Wars video games ever undertaken. This means we don’t just discuss the greatest games based on the films but we also delve into the garbage compactor to rip into the rotten ones too. Episode one takes us from the release of the first Star Wars game, The Empire Strikes Back on Atari’s 2600 console through to Namco’s Star Wars game released on the Nintendo Famicom. Of course, as well as lots of game chat we all share our experiences of playing the games and being huge Star Wars fans as we grew up on different sides of the Atlantic. This epic trilogy also comes with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here. You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com.]]>02:02:54yesEpisode 125 - PC First Person ShootersSat, 12 Sep 2015 08:35:21 +0000We’re knee deep in the dead with our in-depth review of PC First Person shooters and how they shaped the future video gaming landscape.

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]]>We’re knee deep in the dead with our in-depth review of PC First Person shooters and how they shaped the future video gaming landscape.

Follow @retroasylum1

]]>03:05:32yesEpisode 124 - It's an Oddworld (part 2)Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:44:27 +0000Episode 124 is part 2 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Part 1 is in episode 123, available on iTunes or via castaway.media/retroasylum

For the lowdown on ‘New and Tasty’ and the ways you can buy the Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com/

Please remember to give us your vote for ‘Best Video Game Podcast’ in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here: newmediaeurope.com

Follow @retroasylum1 and @castawaymedia

]]>Episode 124 is part 2 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Part 1 is in episode 123, available on iTunes or via castaway.media/retroasylum

For the lowdown on ‘New and Tasty’ and the ways you can buy the Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com/

Please remember to give us your vote for ‘Best Video Game Podcast’ in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here: newmediaeurope.com

Follow @retroasylum1 and @castawaymedia

]]>01:50:04yesEpisode 123 - It's an Oddworld (Lorne Lanning part 1)Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:19:49 +0000Episode 123 is part 1 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series.

For the lowdown on ‘New and Tasty’ and the ways you can buy the Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com/

Please remember to give us your vote for ‘Best Video Game Podcast’ in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here: newmediaeurope.com

Finalist Voting Period Closes: 31st August 2015 at 23:59 (BST)

So remember… VOTE RETRO ASYLUM FOR BEST UK VIDEO GAMES PODCAST!!!

]]>Episode 123 is part 1 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series.

For the lowdown on ‘New and Tasty’ and the ways you can buy the Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com/

Please remember to give us your vote for ‘Best Video Game Podcast’ in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here: newmediaeurope.com Finalist Voting Period Closes: 31st August 2015 at 23:59 (BST)

So remember… VOTE RETRO ASYLUM FOR BEST UK VIDEO GAMES PODCAST!!!

]]>01:53:15yesEpisode 122 - The Amstrad CPCFri, 07 Aug 2015 10:26:25 +0000Steve Erickson jumps into the hot seat for this episode of Retro Asylum, the team are also joined by Chris O’Regan of “The Sausage Factory” fame as they look at the Amstrad CPC range of computers and a few CPC games along the way too.

Visit the show page at: http://castaway.media/retroasylum

]]>Steve Erickson jumps into the hot seat for this episode of Retro Asylum, the team are also joined by Chris O’Regan of “The Sausage Factory” fame as they look at the Amstrad CPC range of computers and a few CPC games along the way too.